Former area talk show host blasts station?s ratings complaint as ?ruse?

Controversy over the ouster of popular talk radio show host Marc Steiner is mounting as a group of loyal listeners vowed to continue to protest outside WYPR-FM, while rumors swirled that the station would cancel its annual winter fundraising drive.

Steiner, who was let go last Thursday after rejecting a $50,000 buyout offer, criticized WYPR management?s contention that low ratings led to the cancellation of his midday talk show.